Global oceans have endured 100 consecutive days of record average heat, as human-driven climate change pushes temperatures higher and puts growing pressure on marine life. Scientists say prolonged warming is disrupting fisheries, damaging coral reefs, raising sea levels and threatening economies that depend on healthy seas.
Fish and other marine organisms are highly sensitive to even small changes in temperature. If they shift from one area to another – or disappear altogether – it is a sign of warming waters.
